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Jar painted in polychrome with stars, human faces on neck and body
Jar painted in polychrome with stars, human faces on neck and body
Object Number 09-3-30/75659
Display Title Jar painted in polychrome with stars, human faces on neck and body
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, rounded base, 3 molded and painted human faces, polychrome, strap
Classification
  • Jar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Horizon Period
  • Nasca
  • Nazca Y
  • Disjunctive
  • Late Nasca
  • Loro
  • Nasca Phase 8
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region
Additional Geographic Terms Nasca - South Coast
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 20.5 x 16.2 cm (8 1/4 x 8 1/16 x 6 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 09-3-30/75659

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